Unusual Interview Questions

Table of Contents

• If you were a car, what kind would you be and what color?

• See this pen, you have 5 minutes to sell it to me.

• Are you nervous?

• If you were the interviewer, how would you interview me?

• What's the worst mistake you made at a previous employer?

This question is similar to the one about animals (if you were an animal, which one would you be?).  The interviewer is simply trying to relate your answer to your personality and perspective of yourself.  For example, a 23-year-old male might say that he is a black convertible whereas a 55-year-old female might answer this question differently by saying she's probably a pink, 1985 Cadillac.  Answers like these could be perceived as:

Black convertible = Fast, driven, ready to go
Pink Caddy = Classy, quality, persistent and consistent

Back to Top

Sample Interview Questions | Exit Interview | Tips & Tricks
Lunch Interview | Home | Phone Interview | Panel Interview

See this pen, you have 5 minutes to sell it to me.

Asking you to sell something like a pen or briefcase is a common tactic amongst territorial and regional directors.  It's one thing to tell the interviewer that you're a great closer, but it's an entirely different matter when put on the spot to sell something you're unfamiliar with.  When selling anything, you should focus upon the features of the item and how they will benefit the buyer.  For example, a contoured pen can eliminate hand cramps while titanium locks on a briefcase can keep confidential documents safe.

Back to Top

Sample Interview Questions | Exit Interview | Tips & Tricks
Lunch Interview | Home | Phone Interview | Panel Interview

Are you nervous?

I don't feel asking this question has any hidden agenda.  Of course, it could relay your inexperience with interviewing --- which really isn't bad.  Being nervous can keep you on your toes, however, it can also make some of your answers scattered and choppy.  Practice interviewing so this question isn't brought up.

Back to Top

Sample Interview Questions | Exit Interview | Tips & Tricks
Lunch Interview | Home | Phone Interview | Panel Interview

If you were the interviewer, how would you interview me?